Landspeed - Long before we finished the Dieselmax project with Mike Turner's sublime bodywork design, we were sketching wildly different shapes for landspeed racers.Whilst probably being aerodynamically hopeless, I always liked the pseudo "Batmobile" looks of this sketch.

Thanks as always Don.
The production of a super light vehicle suited to solo commuting, that could also provide weekend thrills is now even more relevant to the auto industry - I'm just hoping that Mr Murray revisits his original concept.

Thanks Don
This was one of my first Studio Paint doodles (great tool, I wish I still had it instead of Photoshop) and I still kind of like it - despite the fact that you probably wouldn't see much behind you.

Cheers Don
This was originally done back in 2001 as a concept vehicle aimed at a guy named Vinnie Jones - a famous ex-soccer player and now "actor" (he was in the re-make of Gone in 60 Seconds) who had once said to my boss that he wished we'd do a brutal street-car to bully other road users in.
It gave me an excuse to go ape.

Thanks Doug.
This was done way before Mike Turner and I had even met Richard Noble and Ron Ayers (the aerodynamicist who did our car and Thrust SSC) and I didn't really have a clue about contemporary landspeed car designs.
This was my "tip of the cap" to Malcolm and Donald Campbell's Bluebirds.

I love this one Gary. It would be an awesome looking vehicle in "the flesh".
The fender treatment reminds me of the Mazda RX8 but is so much more appropriate and purposeful on your design.
I'm partial to the blue too. It matches my Toyota 4x4.

Thanks again mate.
It's been an absolute pleasure working with you old friend, the professional sympatico we've always had will guarantee our "re-group" on the far side of this temporary setback.
All the very best of luck in Potsdam Mike, I'll be out there to visit very soon.
All my love to you, Rach and Freya,
Gaz x

Lightyears ahead of the game. As ever, you look set to explore the strasosphere. I'm looking forward to working with you again, my friend. For now it look like adios; but rest assured I always come back bigger and better, faster and stronger. Looking forward to playing "wingman" again soon.
MikeyTxxx

Magnificent. This one really explores and re-defines the boundaries of what a true crossover vehicle should be:
Bags of ground clearance, sensible approach and departure angles, minimal overhangs, steep bonnet line for good forward visibility on inclines / declines... great stuff!
The front end detailling works for me - but now I really want to see what a fully liveried Dakkar Rally-Raid variant would look like!

Very nice interpretation of the Capri. Yellow & black is perfect color combo.
Thanks for your reply on the '55 Pick-up. I looked at Mike Turner's early '50's 3-D rendition of the truck. I really like it!

I'm absolutely certain that a lot of the vehicles in the film DUNE had diamond box pattern quilted interior upholstery.
As a result, everytime I see this sketch I think of Sting poncing around in his underpants, or that big massive fat sweaty ginger bloke pulling some guys bung out before floating about and laughing manically whilst covered in drips of oil.....
either way, it's a great sketch!

You've given Mr Murray a good startpoint in case he ever wants to revisit the Rocket - maybe you could sell him the design rights for a discreet fee?
(count me in if you guys ever need an Alias Modeller!)

Great sketches never die - they just get more and more polished!! This image looks better than ever, and bears testament to your ongoing photoshop development. Out of the 3 images we submitted, I always felt yours was absolutely on the money. . . even more so now.
. . . now what about a RACING version? Matt black bonnet, bonnet-pins, Cologne (nor Porsche!) arches, quick release hubs, rollcage, sponsor decals, lowered . . .

Great sketches never die - they just get more and more polished!! This image looks better than ever, and bears testament to your ongoing photoshop development. Out of the 3 images we submitted, I always felt yours was absolutely on the money. . . even more so now.
. . . now what about a RACING version? Matt black bonnet, bonnet-pins, Cologne (nor Porsche!) arches, quick release hubs, rollcage, sponsor decals, lowered . . .

You've given Mr Murray a good startpoint in case he ever wants to revisit the Rocket - maybe you could sell him the design rights for a discreet fee?
(count me in if you guys ever need an Alias Modeller!)

I'm absolutely certain that a lot of the vehicles in the film DUNE had diamond box pattern quilted interior upholstery.
As a result, everytime I see this sketch I think of Sting poncing around in his underpants, or that big massive fat sweaty ginger bloke pulling some guys bung out before floating about and laughing manically whilst covered in drips of oil.....
either way, it's a great sketch!

Very nice interpretation of the Capri. Yellow & black is perfect color combo.
Thanks for your reply on the '55 Pick-up. I looked at Mike Turner's early '50's 3-D rendition of the truck. I really like it!

Magnificent. This one really explores and re-defines the boundaries of what a true crossover vehicle should be:
Bags of ground clearance, sensible approach and departure angles, minimal overhangs, steep bonnet line for good forward visibility on inclines / declines... great stuff!
The front end detailling works for me - but now I really want to see what a fully liveried Dakkar Rally-Raid variant would look like!

Lightyears ahead of the game. As ever, you look set to explore the strasosphere. I'm looking forward to working with you again, my friend. For now it look like adios; but rest assured I always come back bigger and better, faster and stronger. Looking forward to playing "wingman" again soon.
MikeyTxxx

Thanks again mate.
It's been an absolute pleasure working with you old friend, the professional sympatico we've always had will guarantee our "re-group" on the far side of this temporary setback.
All the very best of luck in Potsdam Mike, I'll be out there to visit very soon.
All my love to you, Rach and Freya,
Gaz x

I love this one Gary. It would be an awesome looking vehicle in "the flesh".
The fender treatment reminds me of the Mazda RX8 but is so much more appropriate and purposeful on your design.
I'm partial to the blue too. It matches my Toyota 4x4.

Thanks Doug.
This was done way before Mike Turner and I had even met Richard Noble and Ron Ayers (the aerodynamicist who did our car and Thrust SSC) and I didn't really have a clue about contemporary landspeed car designs.
This was my "tip of the cap" to Malcolm and Donald Campbell's Bluebirds.

Cheers Don
This was originally done back in 2001 as a concept vehicle aimed at a guy named Vinnie Jones - a famous ex-soccer player and now "actor" (he was in the re-make of Gone in 60 Seconds) who had once said to my boss that he wished we'd do a brutal street-car to bully other road users in.
It gave me an excuse to go ape.

Thanks Don
This was one of my first Studio Paint doodles (great tool, I wish I still had it instead of Photoshop) and I still kind of like it - despite the fact that you probably wouldn't see much behind you.

Thanks as always Don.
The production of a super light vehicle suited to solo commuting, that could also provide weekend thrills is now even more relevant to the auto industry - I'm just hoping that Mr Murray revisits his original concept.